Recteq · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Recteq Butcher Paper Roll 24"x 300'
Butcher paper likely contains PFAS; brand offers no transparency.
Butcher paper typically includes grease-resistant coatings that may contain PFAS. Recteq and Wausau Paper provide no public statement of PFAS-free status or coating details.
The better-graded swap
IDL Packaging
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
95/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
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Material
Kraft paper with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Recteq Butcher Paper Roll 24"x 300' is made of, ingredients and materials
This is kraft paper (cellulose fibers from wood pulp) with a grease-resistant coating applied to the surface. The coating formulation is not disclosed by Wausau Paper or Recteq, but grease-resistant food-contact papers in this category typically use fluorochemical treatments (PFAS) or, less commonly, wax or silicone. Kraft paper itself is not a chemical hazard when uncoated, but the treatment layer is where safety questions arise. The coating prevents oil and moisture migration during storage and cooking, which is the functional purpose.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
PFAS
Fluorochemical PFAS are the industry standard for food-contact paper grease barriers. Migration risk is low at ambient temperature but increases with heat, oil contact, and acidic foods. Wausau discloses nothing, so presence cannot be confirmed for this specific product without independent lab testing.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastic/particulate from coating degradation
As the grease-resistant layer wears or is damaged, small particles may shed into food or contact surfaces. Risk is low during normal use but increases if paper is folded, creased repeatedly, or exposed to friction.
Ink or printing residues (if printed side faces food)
If this roll has printed text or branding, those inks should never contact food directly. Standard food-service papers use food-grade inks, but migration of pigments or solvents is possible if ink is on the food-contact surface.
What’s reassuring
Mineral oil or petroleum-derived coating residues
Some grease-resistant coatings historically used mineral oil; Wausau has not stated the formulation, so this cannot be ruled out. Mineral oil in food contact is regulated but acceptable in trace amounts by FDA.
Bleaching chemical residues in kraft pulp
Kraft paper is chemically bleached during production. Residual chlorine or chlorine dioxide is minimal in finished product and not a known hazard for butcher paper, but unbleached alternatives exist if this is a concern.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Wausau Paper does not publicly disclose the specific chemistry of the grease-resistant treatment on this product or commit to PFAS-free formulations. The company has no known certifications (such as Green Seal, FDA migration compliance statements, or PFAS-free claims) linked to this butcher paper line. No recalls or safety incidents on record for this specific SKU. The silence on treatment chemistry is standard across most conventional butcher paper manufacturers, making ingredient transparency impossible for the consumer without contacting the brand directly.
How it compares in its category
Conventional butcher paper rolls (Reynolds, Sysco, and store brands) are nearly identical in construction and typically contain PFAS coatings. Some brands market PFAS-free or certified alternatives (Katharos, some specialty distributors), but they cost more and are less widely available. Uncoated kraft paper is cheaper but fails at grease resistance. This product sits in the mainstream market segment where PFAS is the cost-effective standard.
If you buy it
Use for room-temperature food storage and short-term refrigeration without concern. Avoid direct contact with hot surfaces above 180F (oven walls, grill grates); if using in a smoker, ensure the coated side faces away from direct flame and smoke is not excessively hot. Replace the roll if the coating visibly degrades, tears, or shows water penetration. Do not microwave or use in direct contact with foods intended to be heated on the paper itself.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Recteq has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Recteq Butcher Paper Roll 24"x 300'?
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- unbleached natural kraft paper
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Mold or microbial growth
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- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Silicone coating degradation under heat stress
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
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